Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Jabra Elite 85t | Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP55 |
weight | 14g | 9g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 12mm | 9mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 5Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 110dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 5.5hours | 7.5hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 12.5hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.1 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | ✗ |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
highest mic frequency | ✗ | 8,000Hz | |
lowest mic frequency | ✗ | 100Hz | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP55, the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres. In comparison to the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, Jabra Elite 85t have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus has a higher liquid rating than Jabra Elite 85t
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Jabra Elite 85t, at 14g weigh more than the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by of 5g For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Jabra Elite 85t also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds . Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus are resistant to sweat Jabra Elite 85t's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have stereo speakers, what this means is that Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Jabra Elite 85t and Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have stereo speakers ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. Jabra Elite 85t too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both Jabra Elite 85t, and Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a unit size of 9mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds. Jabra Elite 85t driver unit is 12mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 3mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus make sound with a juicier bass than the Jabra Elite 85t Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Jabra Elite 85t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's measurement is 110dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Jabra Elite 85t's battery life is less than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's case has a full charge of 12.5 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Jabra Elite 85t's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 7.5 hours It requires 2.5 hours to fully charge the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Jabra Elite 85t takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 1.5 hours Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case. Jabra Elite 85t too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Jabra Elite 85t too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Jabra Elite 85t has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Jabra Elite 85t have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Jabra Elite 85t support AAC as well.
Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Jabra Elite 85t too have a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are best for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Jabra Elite 85t support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support the find earbuds feature. Jabra Elite 85t too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to find them.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Jabra Elite 85t support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Jabra Elite 85t have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite 85t also have the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite 85t too have a control panel on them. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Jabra Elite 85t also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Jabra Elite 85t too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.